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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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