Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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