Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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