Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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