Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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