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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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