Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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