Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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