Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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