Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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