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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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