Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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