Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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