Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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