Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition