Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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