Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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