Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key 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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