Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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