Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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