Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform