Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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