Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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