Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education