Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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