Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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