Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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