Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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