Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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