Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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