Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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