Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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