Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology