Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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