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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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