Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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