Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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