Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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