Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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