Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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