Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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