Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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