Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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