Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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