Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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