Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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