Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List