Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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