Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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