Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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