Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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