Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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