Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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