Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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