Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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