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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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