Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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