Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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