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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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