Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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