Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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