Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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