Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform