Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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