Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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