Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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