Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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