Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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