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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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