Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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