Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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