Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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