Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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