Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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