Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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