Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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