Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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