Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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