Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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