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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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