Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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