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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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