Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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