Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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