Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology