Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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