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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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