Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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