Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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