Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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