Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform