Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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