Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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