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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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