Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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