Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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