Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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