Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology