Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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