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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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