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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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