Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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