Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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