Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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