Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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