Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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