Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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