Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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