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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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