Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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