Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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