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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the new 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 authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology