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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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