Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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