Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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