Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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