Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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