Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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