Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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