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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education