Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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