Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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