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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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