Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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