Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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