Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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