Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology