Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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