Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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