Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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