Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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