Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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