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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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