Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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