Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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