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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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