Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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