Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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