Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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