Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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