Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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