Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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