Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education