Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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