Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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