Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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