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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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