Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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