Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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