Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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