Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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