Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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