Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology