Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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