Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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