Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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