Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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