Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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