Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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