Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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