Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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