Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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