Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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