Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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