Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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