Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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