Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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