Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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