Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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