Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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