Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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