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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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