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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education