Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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