Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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