Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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