Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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