Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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