Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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