Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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