Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform