Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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