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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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