Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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