Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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