Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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