Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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