Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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