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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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