Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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