Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform