Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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