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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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