Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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