Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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