Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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