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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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