Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform