Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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