Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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