Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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