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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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