Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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