Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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