Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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