Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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