Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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