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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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