Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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