Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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