Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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