Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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