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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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