Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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