Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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