Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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