Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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