Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology