Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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