Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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