Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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