Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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