Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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