Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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