Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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