Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course