Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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