Find out more about the thought-provoking 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 and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the 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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