Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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