Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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