Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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