Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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