Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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