Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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