Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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