Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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