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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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