Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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