Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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