Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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