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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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