Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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