Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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