Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform