Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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