Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions 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 participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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