Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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