Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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