Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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