Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform