Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models 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 optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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