Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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