Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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