Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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