Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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