Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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