Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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