Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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