Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform