Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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