Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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