Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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