Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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