Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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