Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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