Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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