Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform