Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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