Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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