Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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