Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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