Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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