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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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