Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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