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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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