Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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