Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit