Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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