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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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