Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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