Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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