Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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