Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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