Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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