Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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