Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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