Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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