Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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