Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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