Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform