Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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