Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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