Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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