Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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