Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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