Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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