Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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