Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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