Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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