Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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