Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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