Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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