Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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