Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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