Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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