Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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