Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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