Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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