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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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