Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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