Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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