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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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