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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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