Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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