Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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