Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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