Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the 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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