Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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