Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models 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 educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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