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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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