Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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