Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education