Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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