Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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