Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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