Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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