Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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