Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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