Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform