Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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