Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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