Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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