Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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