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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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