Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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