Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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