Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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