Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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