Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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