Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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