Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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