Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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