Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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