Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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