Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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