Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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