Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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