Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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