Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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