Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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