Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers 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 classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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