Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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