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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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