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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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