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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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