Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major 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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