Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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