Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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