Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education