Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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