Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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