Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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