Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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