Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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