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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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