Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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