Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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