Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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