Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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