Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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