Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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