Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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