Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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