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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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