Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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