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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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