Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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