Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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