Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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