Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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