Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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