Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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