Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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