Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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