Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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