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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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