Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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