Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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