Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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