Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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