Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform