Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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