Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources