Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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