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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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