Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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