Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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