Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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