Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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