Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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