Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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