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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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