Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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