Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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