Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology