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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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