Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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