Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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