Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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