Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform