Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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