Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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