Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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