Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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