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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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