Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University