Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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