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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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