Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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