Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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