Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Books