Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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