Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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