Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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