Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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