Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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