Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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