Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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