Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology