Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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