Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform