Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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