Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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