Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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