Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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