Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course