Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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