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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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