Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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