Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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