Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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