Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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