Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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