Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)