Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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