Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational