Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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