Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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