Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting 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 thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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