Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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