Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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