Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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