Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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