Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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