Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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