Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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