Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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