Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different 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 manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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