Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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