Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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