Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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