Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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