Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important 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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