Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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