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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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