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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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