Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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