Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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