Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education