Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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