Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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