Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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