Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology