Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform