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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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