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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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