Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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