Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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