Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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