Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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