Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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