Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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