Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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