Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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