Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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