Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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