Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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