Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)