Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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