Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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