Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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