Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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