Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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