Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education