Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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