Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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