Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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