Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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