Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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