Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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