Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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