Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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