Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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