Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform