Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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