Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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