Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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