Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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