Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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