Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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