Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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