Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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